The Right Stuff – Choosing the Good Teacher
Choosing the good teacher in a different martial art may be better than training with a bad teacher in the martial art you want to study.
For years, I...
Stand and Hit or Ground and Submit?
Are you a good "ground fighter"? Maybe you prefer a stand-up style of self-defense or martial arts? In a self-defense situation (not a competition),...
Why Do Competitive Sports
Is learning competitive sports like boxing and the lessons learned restricted solely to the ring?
For a very long time researchers have been unable to...
How To Use Martial Arts To Overcome Depression
Depression is as old as humankind, and is one of the oldest described diseases in the history of medicine. World Health Organization predictions suggest...
Martial Arts Exercises Good for Asthma Patients
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of the airways of the lungs. In developed countries it affects 7- 10 % of population, and it has got...
Power vs. Technique
A common refrain heard at many McDojo’s is the hyperbolic truism that “Size/Strength doesn't matter.”
Do me a favor. If you ever hear a sensei...
How to Start Martial Arts The Right Way
If you want to start martial arts, first sort through the best-known martial arts and pick the art that's best for you.
You're looking for a...
Focus On The Process
Are you like many people that focus constantly on winning and seeing results? In today’s world people care too much about winning and loosing....
Which Tai Chi Style Is Right For You?
The Chinese martial arts talk a lot about internal power and the use of chi (or qi) energy. In any discussion of internal martial...
The Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do
The two most common martial arts practiced in North America are karate and tae kwon do. Many wonder what the difference between these two...
Reality-Based Personal Protection
Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection will not only teach you the most up-to-date police, military, security, bodyguard, martial arts, and counterterrorism techniques and training...
Kung Fu By Osmosis or Martial Arts Training From Videos and Books
Flip open any martial-arts trade magazine, and you’ll find page upon page of ads for merchants selling instructional books and videos. Learn the ancient...
Mystery of the Mountain – Character Development
The Way in the universe cannot be augmented or diminished. Neither can it be taken or be given away. Man must find this out...
How to Choose the Right Martial Arts School
Looking for martial arts schools in your area. Visit the Martial Arts Schools Directory
Joining a martial arts school is a lot like purchasing a...
Mixed Martial Arts Versus Traditional Martial Arts
Who will win the battle between traditional martial arts and mixed martial arts schools? The traditional martial arts have been around for ages and...
The Vigilance Standard In Self Defense
Our society is becoming more violent. Violent crimes increase daily and yet, our world is more integrated than ever. We travel more, commute from...
